Best Oncology Doctors in Turkey

Prof. Salman specializes in personalized cancer treatments with comprehensive genomic profiling at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• 32 years of experience in medical oncology
• Trained at Memorial Sloan Kettering and Moffitt Cancer Center
• Board member of ESMO, ASCO, and Turkish Society of Medical Oncology
• Expert in targeted therapies, immunotherapy, and cancer vaccines
• Active in clinical research and experimental treatments

Dr. Yahya Ozel trained in Tokyo University's elite Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery Division – bringing Japanese precision to complex oncological cases.

• 31 years of surgical experience with focus on minimally invasive techniques
• Certified in surgical endoscopy and advanced robotic procedures
• Academic faculty member at Doğuş University training future surgeons
• Specializes in hepatobiliary, pancreatic, and colorectal cancer surgeries

Dr. Ozlem Koroglu is a rehabilitation specialist at Memorial Ankara Hospital. She specializes in physical medicine and musculoskeletal recovery. Dr. Koroglu served as an instructor for ultrasound at the ISPRM World Congress. She holds Ministry of Health certification in prolotherapy. Her expertise includes neural therapy and botulinum toxin for hand spasticity.

• Served as Chief of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic at Elazığ Military Hospital.
• Trained at the Euro–Mediterranean PRM School in Italy.
• Instructs medical courses on PRP, knee prolotherapy, and spinal manipulation.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Associate Professor Babek Tabandeh specializes in minimally invasive cancer surgery at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital, with of experience.

• Fellow of the prestigious American College of Surgeons
• Author of 40+ medical publications
• Faculty member at Bahçeşehir University's School of Medicine
• Member of the Liver Transplantation Society

Dr. Shute Ailia DAE is a medical oncologist at Optimed International Çorlu Hospital. Dr. Ailia graduated from Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine in 2013 and completed an internal medicine residency at Bezmialem Vakıf University Hospital in 2018. A hematology–oncology fellowship at Başkent University Hospital followed in 2023.

From 2018 to 2020, Dr. Ailia served as an internal medicine specialist at Bezmialem Vakıf University Hospital. From 2023 to 2024, Dr. Ailia was an instructor in medical oncology at Başkent University Adana Dr. Turgut Noyan Practice and Research Center.

Clinical focus includes breast, lung, and prostate cancers. It also covers gastrointestinal cancers (colon, stomach, esophagus, pancreas, liver), lymphomas, melanoma, and gynecologic and genitourinary cancers. Languages: English, Turkish, Swahili.

Specializes in oncoplastic breast surgery – trained in Germany and member of multiple surgical associations.

• Over 29 years of experience in general surgery with a focus on oncology
• Member of the Breast Surgery Association and Endocrine Surgery Association
• Trained in Europe Senology Academia in Düsseldorf and Berlin
• Performs oncoplastic breast surgery and colorectal procedures

Uzm. Dr. Erkan Göcen is a Radiation Oncology Specialist at Çerkezköy Private Optimed Hospital (Optimed Health Group). He graduated from İstanbul University, İstanbul Faculty of Medicine (Çapa) in 2003.

Career: He trained and practiced in Radiation Oncology from 2010 to 2012. He worked in public and private health institutions from 2012 to 2016. He served in the private medical sector as a Radiation Oncology Specialist from 2016 to 2023. He has been at Optimed Hospital since 2024.

Clinical interests: cancers of the brain, head and neck, esophagus, stomach, colorectal, pancreas, prostate, bladder, lung, soft tissues (sarcomas), skin, uterus and cervix, and breast. Affiliations: Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology (TROD) and Tekirdağ Medical Chamber. Languages: English and Turkish.

The doctor is a highly accomplished radiologist with extensive clinical experience spanning over two decades. A graduate of Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, the doctor completed specialized training in radiology and has held positions at various prestigious imaging centers and medical institutions, including Neolife Medical Center. The doctor’s clinical expertise is supported by a robust background in diagnostic imaging, with a particular focus on neuroradiology and advanced MRI applications.

The doctor is an active member of several professional organizations, including the RSNA and the European Society of Radiology. Throughout a distinguished career, the doctor has contributed significantly to medical literature through numerous peer-reviewed publications and has received multiple awards for excellence in diagnostic imaging and case study presentations.

The doctor is an experienced specialist in interventional radiology, with a dedicated clinical focus on thyroid and prostate imaging and interventions. With a strong academic foundation from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine and specialized residency training in radiology at S.B. Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, the doctor brings extensive expertise to the field.

Throughout a distinguished career, the doctor has contributed to clinical practice at institutions including Başkent University Istanbul Hospital and S.B. Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital. Additionally, the doctor holds a background in healthcare management from Anadolu University and maintains active professional memberships with the Istanbul Medical Chamber and the Istanbul Radiology Society.

Dr. Arslan specializes in rare cancers with training from Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's top oncology centers.

• Medical oncology specialist with focus on sarcomas and breast cancer
• Full member of ESMO – follows European treatment protocols
• Trained at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
• Experienced in treating complex cancers including brain tumors

Specializes in advanced radiation oncology techniques like IGRT and IMRT – Dr. Sen treats a wide range of cancers at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Expertise in lung, head, neck, and breast cancers
• Uses precise radiosurgery methods (SRS, SABR, SBRT)
• Member of Turkish Radiation Oncology Association
• Honorary member of Turkish Bioethics Association

Dr. Karatas specializes in complex head and neck surgeries with international training from top institutions like Hannover Medical School and The Ohio State University.

• Trained in advanced endoscopic approaches to skull base surgery
• Specializes in thyroidectomy and complex thyroid cases
• Member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
• Expert in cochlear implants and hearing-related surgeries